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The next couple of weeks are going to be nuts, what with Apple hosting WWDC 2019 in San Jose, CA on Monday and E3 going down in LA starting June 7th. So let's take this opportunity to relax and catch up on some low key entertainment news — wait, Net… Source: Engadget | After Math: …
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelFor starters, the littleBits Base Inventor Kit is an awesome introduction to electronics for little kids! They can build and customize a voice-activated robotic arm and innovate from there or use the tools right out of the box and invent whatever the… Source: Engadget | The best blended STEM kits for kids
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelAt Engadget, we spend every day looking at how technology will shape the future. But it's also important to look back at how far we've come. That's what This Week in Tech History does. Join us every weekend for a recap of historical tech news, annive… Source: Engadget | 'Tetris' turns 35 this week. It's …
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelSoft robots promise a kinder, gentler approach to automation, but they're frequently hamstrung by complexity, costs and the need for wires. Thankfully, Harvard researchers have found a way to simplify matters. They've developed a softrobot driven b… Source: Engadget | Simpler, air-powered soft robots could help with space exploration
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelIf you'd like your Doom sequels more traditional than Doom Eternal, your fix is at hand. Series co-creator John Romero has released his unofficial (and significantly delayed) fifth episode for the original game, Sigil. The pack includes nine single… Source: Engadget | John Romero's unofficial 'Doom' expansion is available now
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelHuawei may be expecting to live with a US ban for a long time. South China Morning Post sources claim Foxconn has stopped Huawei phone production on "several" lines in response to reduced orders. It wasn't certain if this was a short- or long-term… Source: Engadget | Huawei reportedly scales back phone production following US …
June 2, 2019 | by RaheelLyft might have a way to recruit more EV drivers: top up their cars for free. The ridesharing service has teamed up with Portland General Electric to offer free EV charging in the Oregon city's metro area to eligible drivers from July 1st onward. T… Source: Engadget | Lyft offers free EV charging to Portland …
June 1, 2019 | by RaheelIf you want to stay in the US, you'll likely have to share your internet presence. As proposed in March 2018 (and to some extent in 2015), the country now requires virtually all visa applicants to provide their social media account names for the pas… Source: Engadget | US now requires social media info for …
June 1, 2019 | by RaheelIf you're used to advancing your Pokémon Go game with an Apple Watch, you'll want to change your habits. Niantic is ending support for the Apple Watch after July 1st — beyond that, you can't connect your watch to the creature-catching game…. Source: Engadget | 'Pokémon Go' will drop Apple Watch support after July 1st
June 1, 2019 | by RaheelThe US' effective ban on Huawei might have serious consequences for the scientific community. One of the largest science publishers, IEEE, has banned Huawei scientists from reviewing papers so long as the trade restrictions are in place. There are… Source: Engadget | Major science publisher bars Huawei from reviewing papers
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